How to clean Blender Bottles?
rainbowbow
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Okay, so... we've all been there. We mix up some protein powder in a shaker and then forget to wash it until the next morning. Right? Well, HOW THE HECK do you get the nasty rank sour protein smell out of shakers?????
I have like 5 bottles i have done this to and have a blender bottle graveyard that i refuse to touch. :P
I have soaked them in hot water with soap. I have washed them numerous times- even in the dishwasher.
What on earth can you do to make these NOT smell terrible? Or fix it once you've already messed up?
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I have like 5 bottles i have done this to and have a blender bottle graveyard that i refuse to touch. :P
I have soaked them in hot water with soap. I have washed them numerous times- even in the dishwasher.
What on earth can you do to make these NOT smell terrible? Or fix it once you've already messed up?
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If you've washed them and soaked them a million times and they still stink, I would throw them out and find replacements. I try to remember to wash mine right after I use it, or at least rinse it.0
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I soak mine in water and soap. But I leave it in for 3 days or so. I fill it up with half water and a quarter cup of dishwasher soap (palm olive green stuff). Give it a few shakes and let it sit. Each day give it another good shake.
You could also try bleach but not sure if that's a good idea. You might get stuck with a chlorine flavor.0 -
I forgot to rinse one once. It was terrible, but between a wash and the dishwasher, it came out. Vinegar and apple cider vinegar tend to do a good job and getting out ugly odors, but the vinegar smell might stick to your bottle, too. Worth a try, though, if you're just gonna toss em otherwise.0
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If you've washed them and soaked them a million times and they still stink, I would throw them out and find replacements. I try to remember to wash mine right after I use it, or at least rinse it.
Man, i wanted to avoid that so bad. I just did it to a brand new one i got last week. ! I need to chill on being lazy when it comes to dishes!!!0 -
If you've washed them and soaked them a million times and they still stink, I would throw them out and find replacements. I try to remember to wash mine right after I use it, or at least rinse it.
Man, i wanted to avoid that so bad. I just did it to a brand new one i got last week. ! I need to chill on being lazy when it comes to dishes!!!0 -
Maybe give vinegar and baking soda a try. Sprinkle baking soda around the bottom (a few mm thick) and pour 1/4-1/2 cup white vinegar in. Do it in the sink in case it overflows. Leave it to soak to get rid of the smell.
I make sure to rinse mine after use and chuck it in the dishwasher, I've never had any problems.0 -
I havent had this problem yet, but I would try Vinegar and Baking soda.0
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effordent.0
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Lemon juice.
Nice profile pic, btw0 -
White vinegar. The smell of the vinegar won't stick around, and when it dissipates, it'll take the nasty smell with it.
Sunlight also helps.0 -
I would try vinegar.0
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vinegar or baking soda0
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I use a mason jar to mix my protein drinks. And I drink right out of the jar.0
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I usually continue to drink water from my bottle AFTER my protein drink which gets all the protein out of the nooks and crannies.0
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:sick: brb, washing protein shake bottle0
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Honestly, the best preventative measure I've found is simply rinsing the bottle very, very thoroughly with hot water IMMEDIATELY after I finish drinking it, or as soon as I can reach a sink. I know it's not always an option but I've done it in the restrooms at work or school before :P anything to prevent it getting all dried and icky!!
Once they stink, try a little bleach maybe? Dilute it in hot water and let it soak for a minute, then wash with regular soap and water. Just rinse thoroughly.0 -
wash them in bleach water first, then use them to blend up some lemons or oranges (without the rinds). The citrus will not only clean the inside good, it will take out the smell.0
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Thanks...
Vinegar, I'm going to have to try this...0 -
Bleach
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Now my bottle smells like Vinegar and Puke...
Does anyone make a glass shaker bottle?0 -
:sick: sour protein0
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Now my bottle smells like Vinegar and Puke...
Does anyone make a glass shaker bottle?
OK that seals it...I was on the fence but now I know definitely no protein shakes.0 -
tossed it and bought a new one...0
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From the blender bottle "use and care" page on their website:
"Removing Odors from BlenderBottle Shaker Cups:
Unfortunately, most BPA-free plastics are prone to retaining odors if not cleaned regularly. Try these tips for removing odors from your BlenderBottle shaker cups:
Fill the bottle with a mixture of baking soda and vinegar and allow to sit overnight (with the flip cap open).
Sprinkle a piece of newspaper with water, or place several drops of vanilla extract on a couple of paper towels. Crumple the newspaper or paper towels and place inside the bottle. Screw on the lid and let sit for 24 hours.
Place damp coffee grounds inside the bottle, seal, and allow to sit overnight."
I think you choose one of those three options, not all three.0 -
Wait.... they are reusable? If food or shake sits in closed Tupperware more than a couple of days it doesn't get opened!0
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+1 for using vinegar and baking soda0
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I'd just throw it out. I mix mine in the kitchen, drink it and wash up the bottle immediately, within 20 seconds of drinking it. I know from experience what happens if you don't clean it up quick, and it doesn't smell good.0
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I have had luck with plain old bottle brush, hot water, and dishwasher soap. No amount of soaking alone worked, I gotta spend some elbow grease.0
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I had mine for 4 years and still going strong. I just cleaned with hot water right after using it and let it dry open. In fact I just rinse and if needed use my hands to take anything off or the sponge. It does not smell bad ever since I adopted that habit.0
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A mixture of clear vinegar and baking soda is pretty powerful mojo.0
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